Governor Dan McKee’s office announced today that Governor Mckee has regretfully accepted Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott’s resignation as the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH). For the next […]
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Winter skincare advice from one of Newport’s top skin specialists
If your new year’s resolution involves health and wellness, don’t forget about your skin. As your body’s largest organ, skin often reflects your overall health and lifestyle choices. And during […]
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Rhode Island’s first case of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant has been identified
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced that Rhode Island’s first case of COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant (variant B.1.1.529) has been identified. […]
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RIDOH reports the first human case of Jamestown Canyon Virus and the second human case of West Nile Virus in 2021
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced Rhode Island’s first human case of Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV) and the State’s second human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) […]
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Cranston resident appointed to lead American Geriatrics Society
Brown Medicine, a primary care recently announced that Peter Hollmann, MD, FACP, AGSF has been named 2021-22 president of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS). Dr. Hollmann assumes responsibility to lead […]
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RIDOH launches new Drug Overdose Surveillance Data Hub
With drug overdose deaths increasing both nationally and in Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced today that it has launched a new Rhode Island Drug Overdose […]
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Governor McKee signs five bills into law that support women’s health and equity
Governor Dan McKee today ceremonially signed five bills into law that support women’s health and equity, according to his office. The first bill (2021-S 0270A, 2021 H 5261A) will ensure pay equity for […]
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School Approaching and Mental Health First Aid Classes to be held at Elks Newport
via Newport Mental Health As students return to school, mental health will most likely be the predominant theme in many classrooms, and parents can play a central role by participating […]
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Local foundations award more than $350,000 to Newport Mental Health
Newport Mental Health today announced that over $350,000 was recently awarded to its organization by three foundations to help offset costs of renovating a portion of its 65 Valley Road […]
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Thundermist Health Center launches TransVoteRI.com
A new website reduces barriers to voting for trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse Rhode Islanders. TransVoteRI.com demonstrates what voters who possess a form of identification that may not accurately represent themselves may expect […]
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RI Legislature close to approving cap on insulin costs
The Rhode Island General Assembly is close to passing legislation that will cap out of pocket costs for insulin, a costly drug that is the lifeline for thousands of insulin […]
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After a difficult few months, The Bodhi Spa opens in Providence
Last week, The Bodhi Spa co-founders and sisters Cedar Hwang and Harmony Oschefski opened the doors of a new location at 186 Broadway in Providence. In the midst of a […]
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HealthSource RI extending Open Enrollment period to help more Rhode Islanders get health coverage for 2021
HealthSource RI, Rhode Island’s health insurance marketplace, today announced that it will offer an extended Open Enrollment period from November 1st, 2020 through January 23rd, 2021 with the goal of […]
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RIDOH: Fatal overdoses in Rhode Island continue to rise
By Rhode Island Department Of Health (RIDOH) New data from the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)’s Office of the State Medical Examiners (OSME) indicate a sharp increase in accidental drug overdose […]
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Rep. Cortvriend to host a talk with Newport Mental Health expert panel on October 21
House Representative Terri-Denise Cortvriend to host her #33 “Talks with Terri” this Wednesday, October 21,2020 starting at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. The topic of discussion will be Behavioral Health During […]
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Newport Elks offering Virtual Mental Health First Aid certification classes
With funding from the Elks National Foundation (ENF), the NewportElks Lodge #104 is sponsoring Virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)certification classes for adults who work with youth ages 12 to […]
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WUN-ON-ONE | A conversation with Dr. Michael Fine
Dr. Michael Fine joined What’s Up Newp for a live virtual video conversation at 11:30 am on Tuesday, October 6. Fine is a writer, a community organizer, a family physician, […]
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Hotel Viking reopens Spa Fjör, fitness center, and pool facilities after extensive renovations
Today, Hotel Viking unveiled their extensive renovations to Spa Fjör, its 1,100-square foot fitness center and the 720 – square foot pool. Hotel Viking says in a press release that the investment […]
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SeaMist Medspa to open in Newport
Newport, RI – SeaMist Medspa today shared with What’s Up Newp that they will be opening a location in Newport at 5 Merton Road (located inside Pulse Gym). SeaMist Medspa, […]
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Rhode Island is 3rd best state for health care, study says
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted medical care in countless ways, from postponing elective surgeries to moving many visits online. To shed some light on where people can get quality, affordable […]
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WUN-ON-ONE: A conversation with Dr. James McDonald, Rhode Island Department of Health
Dr. James McDonald from the Rhode Island Department Of Health will join us on this edition of WUN-ON-ONE on Tuesday, May 19th at 2 pm to discuss the latest on […]
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How the Lyme disease epidemic is spreading and why ticks are so hard to stop
Durland Fish, Yale University In the 1970s, an epidemic of mysterious arthritis-like symptoms began spreading among children in the lushly wooded area around Lyme, Connecticut. Scientists traced the cause to […]
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How to get groceries without going to the grocery store
If the thought of going grocery shopping gives you major anxiety right now, it’s not unwarranted. Coronavirus outbreaks have been reported at large grocery stores and mass food production locations […]
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What needs to go right to get a coronavirus vaccine in 12-18 months
Marcos E. GarcÃa-Ojeda, University of California, Merced I, like many Americans, miss the pre-pandemic world of hugging family and friends, going to work and having dinner at a restaurant. A […]
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Deaths in Rhode Island developmental disability congregate care now totals five
Since April 1, the coronavirus has claimed five lives of four adults with developmental disabilities living in Rhode Island group homes and one group home caregiver. But some young people […]